NHTSA campaign 95V045001
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 95V045001
THE WELDS USED TO HOLD THE MAIN FOLDING HINGE TO THE SIDE FRAME MEMBERS WERE EITHER OMITTED OR TEMPORARY TACK WELDS RATHER THAN COMPLETE WELDS WERE USED.
Reported 03/27/1995
What can happen
THE REAR HINGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE REAR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE WHILE THE TRAILER IS TOWED AND CARRYING A MOTORCYCLE.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NOT FULLY WELDED, IT WILL BE CLEANED, PREPARED, CORRECTLY WELDED, AND REPAINTED.
Components
- Trailer hitches
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.